“He is someone that I really enjoyed having as a player. Already he’s brought something of his experience internationally and at club level; that is very, very helpful for our players and our way of working.

“He’s a man that has got a fantastic potential coaching career.”

Belgium take on Scotland in a friendly on Friday night at Hampden with Martinez keen to test his lads after the World Cup.

Dedryck Boyata could line up against many of his current teammates and could be tasked with trying to stop Callum McGregor and Leigh Griffiths getting a sniff of goal.